What Is the U.N. General Assembly?
This body, which meets annually, has seen its influence wane over the years, but it is still considered important to global affairs.
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Climate Protesters Around the World Sharpen Their Message
Their demands to “End Fossil Fuels” will loom over United Nations meetings this week.
Climate Protesters Around the Globe Sharpen Their Message and Head to New York
Ahead of U.N. meetings this week, thousands are marching through Midtown to demand that President Biden and other world leaders stop new oil and gas drilling.
Climate Protesters March on New York, Calling for End to Fossil Fuels
Ahead of U.N. meetings this week, thousands gathered in Midtown to demand that President Biden and other world leaders stop new oil and gas drilling.
How Do We Feel About Global Warming? It’s Called Eco-Anxiety.
After a summer of intense heat, raging fires and catastrophic floods, a term for pervading dread about climate change and other environmental crises is having its moment.
What Factors Make for a Deadly Flood?
The flooding in Libya shows how climate, geography and other factors can collide with swift and disastrous results.
Germany’s Oldest Hops Thrived for Centuries. Then Came Climate Change.
Hotter, drier seasons are threatening the traditions of German hops growers, who are fighting to preserve a way of life — and the flavor of your favorite brew.
International Court Hears Island Nations’ Case on Climate Change
A tribunal is expected to issue an advisory opinion on behalf of Pacific and Caribbean countries on whether greenhouse gases are pollutants that violate international law.
Bill Gates, Marie Kondo and World Bank Head Will Speak at Times Climate Event
Sign up to watch the livestream and connect with online attendees about solutions to the climate crisis on Thursday, Sept. 21.
How to Spot a Wildfire: Weighing Fire Lookouts and Technology
Officials say the future of wildfire detection is cameras. But in northwest Montana, solitary humans on mountaintops still do more than machines alone can offer.